Pitt men’s basketball has landed its first commitment in the Class of 2026 — and it’s a big one.

Four-star shooting guard Jermal Jones, a 6-foot-4 standout from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., announced his commitment to the Panthers on Friday, giving Jeff Capel and his staff an early start on next year’s squad.

Jones, originally from Florida, began his high school career at Bell Creek Academy in Riverview, Fla., before transferring to IMG Academy, a program known for producing elite-level talent. The list of IMG alumni includes Jonathan Isaac, Jarace Walker, Zach Edey, Jett Howard, Mark Williams, Keyonte George, Josh Green — and former Pitt forwards Guillermo and Jorge Diaz Graham.

Ranked as a top-100 prospect nationally, Jones sits at No. 88 overall on 247Sports and No. 92 on On3. He

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